The Gazette 1994

JUNE 1994

GAZETTE

judges and recorders at five-yearly intervals. In recent years, refresher seminars had been addressed by Home Office representatives, thus allowing two-way discussion between judges and justice officials. The Board was staffed by officials from the Lord Chancellor's Office but all decisions were made by the judges themselves. Mr. O'Malley said "a structure like this for Irish judges would have many advantages. It would provide a permanent setting within which they could discuss sentencing policy and

He suggested that there was much to be said in favour of the establishment of a Judicial Studies Board similar to that existing in England and Wales. The Board in England and Wales had been given the task of providing training for the judiciary in civil and family as well as criminal jurisdiction. Induction seminars were run for judges appointed to the Crown Court. Newly-appointed judges also served an attachment with an experienced judge for a week or two before appointment. Refresher courses were provided for experienced circuit The Gazette Editorial Board is offering a prize of a book token (£25) to the winner drawn from correct solutions to the crossword received by 8 July 1994. Entries should he sent to: The Editor, Gazette. Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. ACROSS 1. Our system is not; we are common (8) 4. & 11. You too can do it for nothing (3, 4) 6. An invitation to drink for colleagues (4) 7. Disallow (3) 8. An offer of mercies (6) 9. A humble solicitor has none (3) 12. Leap around and strike a bargain (4)

other matters. It would be particularly valuable for judges located in circuits and districts outside the Dublin area. Furthermore, as Irish judges are notoriously badly served in research assistance, a properly staffed Board could make up partly, at least, for this deficiency. A Judicial Studies Board

would not solve all sentencing problems but it would form an

important component of the package that is needed to bring about a fair and effective system."

Barbara

Cahalane

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